Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing is a 2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros and the first book in The Empyrean series.
Fourth Wing is a 2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros and the first book in The Empyrean series. It follows Violet Sorrengail as she is forced into the deadly dragon-rider training at Basgiath War College.
What it is
Set in the kingdom of Navarre, Fourth Wing blends military fantasy, romance, and political conflict. The story centres on Violet Sorrengail, who had planned to become a scribe but is instead compelled by her mother to enter the brutal Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College, where she must survive training and form bonds with dragons.
Key details
The book was published in 2023 and has appeared in multiple editions, with page counts varying by edition. It is the opening installment of The Empyrean series, with later books continuing the same overarching story and characters.
Why it matters
Fourth Wing has been widely read in Canada as part of the recent fantasy-romance bestseller trend. Canadian readers access it through major Canadian booksellers, libraries, and audiobook platforms.
In short
- Violet Sorrengail must survive dragon-rider training at Basgiath War College.
- The novel is a blend of military fantasy, romance, and political intrigue.
- It is Book 1 of The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros.
- Fourth Wing is popular in Canada through booksellers and libraries.
Fourth Wing has been widely read in Canada as part of the recent fantasy-romance bestseller trend, and Canadian readers access it through major Canadian booksellers, libraries, and audiobook platforms.
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Sources
- SparkNotes — https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/fourth-wing/summary/Supports: Plot summary describing Violet Sorrengail, Basgiath War College, and the Riders Quadrant.
- The Bibliofile — https://the-bibliofile.com/fourth-wing/Supports: Plot summary and setting details about Violet entering dragon-rider training.
- Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_WingSupports: Author, publication year, and series placement.
- Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingSupports: Series identification, author, and general book description.
- Medium — https://medium.com/@jacquelinedefreitas8/book-summary-for-fourth-wing-the-empyrean-series-by-rebecca-yarros-2cc2f8eae0b6Supports: Identification of Fourth Wing as the inaugural installment of The Empyrean series.